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NEP 2380 chapters 6-7
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The action of hydrochloric acid in the stomach on protein results in which of the following activities?
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denaturation
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The action of hydrochloric acid in the stomach on protein results in which of the following activities?
denaturation
The structures of amino acids differ from each other in that
They each have a different side group.
Essential amino acids are those that
The body does not make in sufficient amounts, so they must be included in the diet.
Which of the following substances converts the inactive pepsinogen to its active form, pepsin?
Hydrochloric acid
The process of messenger RNA being made from a template of DNA is known as
Transcription.
Proteins are involved in all of the following roles in the body, EXCEPT
Forming part of cholesterol's structure.
Which of the following statements about protein metabolism is NOT true?
Excess dietary protein can be made into glucose.
A person who regularly eats a high-protein diet needs to make sure they
Drink plenty of water.
If an essential amino acid that is needed to make an important protein is missing, then the body may
Break down existing body proteins to supply it.
The quality of food protein is measured by all of the following factors, EXCEPT:
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